Weston High School - Key Yearbook (Weston, MA)

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Mrs. Ellen Holt, Mrs. June Ellsworth, Miss Martha Zelinka, Head of the Department, and Mr. Jeremiah Kel- lett. wMjSS msm r@n !a ' Sir. Shop under the direc¬ tion of Mr. Hale, and mechanical drawing, su¬ pervised by Mr. Teittinen comprise the Industrial Arts Department. One pop¬ ular subdivision of this de¬ partment is the auto me¬ chanics. Evidence of the high quality of instruction is the large number of awards won by our In¬ dustrial Arts students. AND THE HUMANITIES Mrs. Raymond, has very modern ideas about the field and strives to update her teaching. Foods and Nutrition is no longer a class where the “girls try to cook,” but one where they also learn the basic theories of food preparation and nutrition. Headed this year by Miss Zelinka, the Mathematics Department has survived its first year in a long while without Miss Green. In addition to the conventional courses in trigonometry and solid geometry, Miss Ze¬ linka teaches Algebra I using a revolutionary method of presentation. Miss Holt, the only new member of the Mathematics Depart¬ ment, teaches Algebra I and Plane Geometry. Mr. Stuart teaches Algebra I, Mrs. Ells¬ worth, Basic Math. Mr. Kellett, who has returned from a year of study, teaches Plane Geometry, Algebra II and Trig. Our school librarian, Mrs. Signe Hynson, can usually be found helping students find materials for research projects and books for leisure reading. The library is kept well stocked with new books, current magazines, and a fine selection of daily newspapers make it one of our most important educational facilities. Mrs. Ruth Raymond, Farminghan State Teachers College. 9

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Science is the study of one’s environment and an understanding of this is important to every human being. Honor classes given by Mr. Sawyer in Chem¬ istry and Mr. Marsden in his famed P.S.S.C. physics course emphasize this fully. Of course, Mr. Keene is the prime exponent of “Living Biology” with his field trips and 5 A.M. bird walks. Mr. Stuart has added Chemistry to his list of talents, and completes the Science Department. Weston is proud of its high standing and advanced methods in this area. World Geography, the freshman course capably han¬ dled by Mrs. Lenrow, teaches the fundamental knowledge of the people and places of the earth. Mr. Killebrew con¬ ducts a challenging course in World History, a course highlighted by sudden vocal explosions and keen humor. This class gives the student insight into the channels of creation and the destruction which men have followed throughout the ages. Mr. Smith emphasizes a thorough knowledge of U.S. History in preparation for Modern Problems which aims at creating responsible American citizens. INCLUDING TEACHERS OF SCIENCE Mr. Zorn, who teaches speech courses at our high school, has evolved a marvelous philosophy about his field: “Why speech education? The high school student is not a hermit. He must live in a vocal community. Training in effective speech and logical organization of his ideas will be a major factor in the student’s success in high school, college, and in his career.” The Business Department is run in a lively and imagi¬ native way by Mrs. Hoyle. The clacking of typewriters and the reeling tapes of the dictaphone create the atmosphere of a modern business office. The interest of students is manifested in the membership in the newly organized Business Club. 8

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As the director of the extensive musical program in the high school, junior high, and elementary schools, Mr. Corley is always on the move. He spends many of his evenings playing the trombone in the Carousel Theater in Farmingham. His competence as a musician was demonstrated when he was asked to audition pupils for the regional orchestra. COMBINE TO ENRICH Mr. Robert O. Corley, Director of Music, encourages perfection in musical performance. A woman of many talents, Miss Alice Olliff conducts in¬ formative art classes, and is a great aid to prom and gradua¬ tion decoration committees. Her Art Service Club is constantly engaged in publicity projects. The Smoke Signal, Yearbook, and individual students all benefit from her imaginative photography. “There is always room for improvement.” This statement describes the purpose of Weston’s remedial reading course. Each student is able to watch his improvement in reading through a series of tests. Miss Gertrude Callahan aids pupils in spelling, along with increasing their reading speed and comprehension. Giving physical guidance and instruction to the entire male assemblage at Weston High, often results in a tedious chore, but Mr. Harris surmounts the task. Energetic and devoted, Coach Flarris has the double responsibility of conducting gym classes and heading the varsity football team during fall term. Miss Butera more than does her job as the girls’ physical education instructor. By understanding and willingness to help, she has earned the deep appreciation and respect of all the girls. Her sense of humor makes gym classes en¬ tertaining, and we will long remember her for such witty slogans as “D or D,” and the crazy songs she teaches on the team bus. 10